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Coronavirus Updates

New covid positivity in Florida at 3.8%

TALLAHASSEE – For the week of April 1-7, Florida’s new COVID-19 positivity rate was 3.8%.

FDOH issues new guidance on COVID-19 vaccines for children

The Florida Department of Health (Department) is the first state in the nation to issue guidance stating that healthy...

Areas in green are low levels of COVID-19; areas in yellow are medium level; areas in red are high level, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

COVID-19 cases continue to fall

COVID-19 cases in South Central Florida continued to drop last week ...

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Human Interest

Adopt a pet: Tyson is a gentle giant

This Handsome boy is Tyson. He is 6 years old, neutered, chipped and up to date on shots.

Looking for a redhead? Rocky is your guy.

Adopt a pet: Looking for a redhead?

This handsome boy is Rocky, and if you are looking for a redhead, he's your guy!

Explore the Florida Humanities' African American History Archive

Florida Humanities, the state affliate of the National Endownment for the Humanities, has a diverse and robust collection ...

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Lake Okeechobee

St. Lucie Lock to reopen to boat traffic on Tuesday

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SFWMD to negotiate with landowners for property needed for wetlands restoration

USACE hosts public meetings on plan to store water north of Lake O

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Community News

Closing up your Florida home

Getting ready to leave Florida and head back north? Well, before you lock the door to head out, it’s a good idea to pay attention to some important details.

Nominate your best friend for the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®!

American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, is closing nominations for the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®

Lundin Kudo Empty Bowls sets new records

After a year’s hiatus, the Lundin Kudo Empty Bowls Project returned this year with record-setting participation.

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Government

U.S. Postal Service has delivered more than 270 million COVID-19 test kits

On March 2, the United States Postal Service announced that it has delivered more than 270 million COVID-19 test kits to American households...

FDA warns consumers not to use certain powdered infant formula

On Feb. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is investigating consumer complaints ...

FDOH warns of COVID-19 Testing scams

Now more than ever, residents should rely on trusted sources of information for access to COVID-19 testing, vaccinations ...

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Schools

Workforce partnership tackling worker shortage on the Treasure Coast

Indian River State College and its workforce and economic development partners have identified a growing skills gap...

IRSC welcomes interest in Indiantown High School inaugural ninth-grade class

Indiantown High School, a new Martin County charter school focusing on career and workforce education, welcomes expressions of interest from parents of students...

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Wildlife & Environment

Scientists study spiders that targets mosquitoes

For a creature that – legs and all – might be no larger than a pencil eraser, spiders continue to surprise researchers...

“Baby Season” underway at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Spring has arrived and, while it is a great time for spring cleaning around the yard, it is important to keep an eye out for injured baby raptors.

UF/IFAS experts advises Floridians not to disturb bats during maternity season

It’s maternity season for Florida bats, which means they might be roosting in or near your home at this time.

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Opinion

Cajigas: Children with autism pose special foster care challenges

Autism is among the most misunderstood of all the human conditions.

Opinion: Sandra Day O’Connor knew something that America forgot

It’s been more than 40 years since our mother made history.

Caballero: 4 personal finance tips for the graduating Class of 2022

Your classes are finished, your finals are done, and you finally have your diploma in hand — congratulations graduate! Now what?

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Agriculture

Say ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ with a plant – maybe even one bred by UF/IFAS

As Mother’s Day approaches, you can make mom feel special in any number of ways ...

Scientists record first case of harmful bacteria in ubiquitous weed

Scientists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have recorded...

Oyster monitoring project provides insight to spring mortalities

Florida growers in certain areas of the state have faced significant oyster mortalities during the spring and early summer.

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Weather

AARP Florida announces Disaster Preparedness Resources

On May 2, AARP Florida announced a variety of AARP resources available to Floridians as they prepare for Hurricane Season ...

Officials warn Floridians to get ready for hurricane season

Emergency preparedness officials on Wednesday warned Floridians not to get complacent during the upcoming hurricane season, particularly in coastal areas that haven't …

Feb. 11 is Temperature Extremes and Wildfire Awareness Day

Although a mild and sunny climate is one of South Florida’s greatest natural assets, extremes of heat and cold ...

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Health

Physical activity can help manage diabetes

Florida Department of Health maintains national accreditation

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

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Nation & World

Russian soldier pleads guilty at Ukraine war crimes trial

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A 21-year-old Russian soldier facing the first war crimes trial since Moscow invaded Ukraine pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing an unarmed civilian. Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin …

Mozambique declares polio outbreak linked to Pakistan

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Health authorities in Mozambique declared a polio outbreak Wednesday after confirming that a child in the country’s northeastern Tete province had been paralyzed by the …

EXPLAINER: What's behind difficult Taiwan-China relations?

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. authorities say the gunman behind an attack on a church in southern California in which one person was killed and five injured was motivated by a hatred for Taiwan. …

Analysis: Condolence calls from elite show UAE ruler's power

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Coming from around the globe, airplanes carrying world leaders have landed in the capital of the United Arab Emirates to offer condolences for the death of the …

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